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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,824.56, 4,231.08 and 1,180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,824.56, 4,231.08 and 1,180.44 is: 1,768.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,824.56 : 4,231.08 = 1,180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,824.56/4,231.08 = 1,180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,824.56x = 4,231.08 × 1,180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,824.56x = 4,994,536.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,994,536.08/2,824.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.25

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